Trans Pride Manchester

31/10/2024

🕯️ Join us on 20 November 2024, from 18:30-20:30, in Sackville Gardens, to honour the lives of transgender individuals lost.

Hosted by Not a Phase, Trans Pride Manchester, Trans Creative, Sparkle, Manchester Pride, and The Proud Place, the vigil will include a group walk from The Proud Place and a livestream for those preferring to stay indoors. 🌈 BSL interpretation will be available throughout. Let's come together in remembrance and resilience.

28/10/2024

Join us for Cis Allies for Trans Rights: Fear is Normal 🏳️‍⚧️🩷✨

In this session, Rosie will explore why it's normal to feel fear when a loved one comes out as trans and how to work through those emotions with understanding and support.

7th November 2024
19:00 - 20:00
Sign up via link in bio. 👆

Delivered by Trans Pride MCR in partnership with

25/10/2024

Throwback to celebrating Trans Pride! 🥹 A big thank you to AKT for your unwavering support and for making a difference. 🏳️‍⚧️❤️

23/10/2024

21/10/2024

Call for Speakers: Trans Day of Remembrance Vigil

We invite those who feel moved to share their voice—whether it’s through a speech, spoken word, or reading—to be part of our vigil on 20th November 2024. Join us as we gather in Sackville Gardens to honour the Trans+ lives we’ve lost.

If you'd like to be involved, please email [email protected]

In collaboration with , .charity , , and Our friends at The Proud Place ( ) will be live streaming it online and in their building

07/10/2024

We are looking for 5 individuals who can be part of our advisory board, helping us make decisions of the future of Trans Pride Manchester. You should be trans/non binary or LGBTQ+; with a background in either Law, Marketing, EDI, Crisis Management/Comms, Finance.

Please note at present this is an unpaid role and will require around 1 hour every 2 months.

You can sign up: transpridemcr.org/advisory-board

Closing: 31/10/2024 @ 5pm

04/10/2024

Trans Pride MCR 2024 🏳️‍⚧️

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04/09/2024

This months Q***r Friends Club is being taken over by & comic tour!

It'll be a hands on workshop on making your own comic as well as book signing, you'll receive a free copy of Fox's new comic 'Never Too Late'

📆 Thursday 12th September
⏰ 5pm-7pm
📍Q***r Lit / | Lower Floor
🎟️ Free @ eventbrite.co.uk/e/q***r-friends-club-fox-lews-comic-tour-tickets-1006864888987

08/08/2024

We need your feedback! By spending 5 minutes to fill out the survey helps us improve future events!

We had such a great time (despite the issues from others) and we can't wait for next year to listen to what you enjoyed and how to make it better for next year!

Link in our bio 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️

04/08/2024

An enormous thank you to every single person that attended the march on Saturday.

It was deeply moving to see so many people turn up for Trans Rights despite the far right. We made ourselves seen and heard in Manchester on mass and it was a beautiful display of solidarity.

We know it was a highly stressful day for everyone involved, but felt safe and loved throughout the day. A massive thanks to everyone who also supported from home!

From all of the TPM team, thank you so so much ❤️🏳️‍⚧️

📸 Photo by the wonderful &

02/08/2024

Trans Pride 2024: Just like last year, the Museum of Transology are collecting your signs! Just drop them off in Manchester Art Gallery on the Ground Floor outside the Lecture Room.

01/08/2024

Trans Pride 2024: BSL Information 🏳️‍⚧️

Protest: If you would like a BSL interpreter for the protest for chants please send us a DM.

During the Day: There will be BSL interpreters at both panels in Manchester Art Gallery and the Trans Parenting Pathways at The Proud Place.

Comedy Night: If you're attending the comedy night at Q***r Lit/ Social Refuge and need a BSL interpreter please send us a DM.

Speeches: We have 3 BSL interpreters which will be raised and visible at all times. To ensure interpreters are seen by the people who need them most we've allocated a BSL viewing space to the right of the path.

31/07/2024

It has been brought to our attention that there is potentially going to be a far right group protesting outside Piccadilly Train Station from 10am. We are keeping an eye on it if anything were to escalate, but we haven't heard anything to suggest that is likely. Stand Up To Racism are holding a counter protest to the far right group.

We're making this announcement so that you can reconsider any travel plans involving Piccadilly Station. We recommend travelling in groups or with a friend. Do things that make you feel safe. (We know it’s hard as trans people in everyday life and we are always keeping ourselves as safe as possible!)

The closest transport stops in comparison to the starting location (Castlefield Urban Heritage Park) are:

Bus: Deansgate Station (stop A & B) - 6 minute walk
Tram: Deansgate-Castlefield - 6 minute walk
Train: Deansgate - 5 min walk. There are connecting trains from Piccadilly to Deansgate every 5 minutes or so.
From Victoria station, you can either walk to Exchange Square and take the tram (pink or green line) to Deansgate-Castlefield, or take two Bee Network free buses: route 2 from Victoria to King Street and then route 1 from King Street to Liverpool Road. The trams on each line are scheduled every 12 minutes, and the buses every 10 minutes, but it isn't uncommon for there to be delays.

31/07/2024

Trans Pride 2024: Official Viewing Area 🏳️‍⚧️

📆 Sat 3rd August
📍Sackville Gardens, M1 3WA
⏰ We estimate the march will pass by between 12:40 - 12:55

We recognise that not everyone wants to or feels comfortable marching through the city centre. That's why this year we've designated Sackville Gardens as a viewing area so you can watch us go by and still be part of the action!

This wonderful Lizzie (they/them) from will be here throughout the march as well! ☺️

30/07/2024

Today the organisers walked the final route of the march: https://maps.app.goo.gl/2c5WD1YEFB8odFt18 (We'd only been able to publicise the final route last Friday because the council wanted us to make changes; sorry about that.)

The full march will start from Castlefield Urban Heritage Park. Gather from 11:00 this Saturday to hear the speakers starting at 11:30, and then the march will set off at 12:00.

On the day I'll be waiting at the intersection of Chorlton Street and Canal Street, which is where people who need a shorter route will be meeting. Then we'll be leading the march from that point on, to make sure that it isn't going too fast for people with mobility impairments. I made a video of me walking that section: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/qrz73nrm4n4d2d6zxbliq/Shorter-route-2024.mp4?rlkey=d8b8a59u85rx2tntdr7x05xv4&st=w8zzstlv&dl=0 Note that the accessible route is shorter this year, and people are welcome to join at any earlier point depending on their accessibility needs.

There's a lot to protest about. Wear masks if you can (COVID's not over and we need to defend the right to mask) and sunscreen (the weather forecast is uncertain but I'm hoping for a rainbow). See you on Saturday!

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30/07/2024

Trans Pride 2024: Trans Lives - Celebrating The Ordinary 🏳️‍⚧️

📆 Sat 3rd August
⏰ 3:30 - 4:45PM
📍Manchester Art Gallery
🎟️ Max 100 attendees on a first come first serve basis

Maz Hedgehog (they/them) is a writer and performer working somewhere between poetry and theatre. Their current project, a q***r retelling of the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, is in development with support from Arts Council England.

Jamie Lowe (he/them) is a trans and non-binary financial planner and advisor. He founded True Self Wealth, a community interest company with a mission is to provide specialist financial planning to LGBTQ+, neurodivergent, polyamorous people and people living with HIV. He is married and a proud dad and cat dad.

Kate O'Donnell (she/her) is a writer, director, curator and performer. Best known for founding Trans Creative in 2016 with a mission to “tell our own stories.” Kate organises Trans Vegas, Manchester's trans arts festival which has celebrated and platformed over 400 trans artists.

Arlo West (they/them) .png is a graphic designer and founder of Studio Arlo, a design studio working with q***r, trans, and neurodiverse clients. Arlo is also one of the Trans Pride Manchester directors and organisers.

29/07/2024

26/07/2024

Accessibility, Health & Safety Information

🏳️‍⚧️ March Accessibility
Full Route: 1.2 miles (1.9 km), lasting 1 hour, mostly flat on main roads.
Short Route: 0.4 miles (0.6 km) starting at Canal Street, joining at Sackville Gardens at 12:40. Stewards will assist.

🏳️‍⚧️ COVID Precautions
Due to a recent surge in COVID cases, we recommend wearing a mask and testing before attending. Maintain distance and respect others' need for space.
The front section is reserved for those who are clinically vulnerable, including those with other disabilities.

🏳️‍⚧️ BSL Interpreters
BSL interpreters will be available for pre-protest speeches and at panel event venues.

🏳️‍⚧️ Flags and Signs
Feel free to bring flags and signs. Be mindful of space, especially if windy, and lower them when passing through tunnels.

🏳️‍⚧️ Venue Accessibility
LGBT Foundation: Wheelchair accessible, with large gender-neutral toilets and elevator access.
The Proud Place: Wheelchair accessible, with accessible toilets on each floor. A lift operates every 10 minutes; please prioritise those with mobility issues.
Manchester Art Gallery: Wheelchair accessible with accessible toilets.

🏳️‍⚧️ Police Presence
No police presence expected. Legal observers will be available.

🏳️‍⚧️ Photography
Professional photographers and videographers (in hi-vis vests) will be present. Respect privacy; get a paper wristband from a steward if you do not wish to be photographed.

🏳️‍⚧️ Stewards & First Aid
Volunteer stewards in hi-vis vests will be available to answer questions, direct to first aid, and offer assistance.

🏳️‍⚧️ Viewing Platform
A viewing area at the top end of Sackville Gardens for those who prefer to watch, including families with small children (Proud2Be Parents will be present). Note: this is also the starting point for the accessible route.

26/07/2024

IT'S FINALLY HERE!

🏳️‍⚧️ Protest March Route 🏳️‍⚧️

Saturday 3rd August, 12:00-13:00 @ Castlefield Urban Heritage Park.

Please begin arriving at 11am and the March will start at 12pm heading towards Vimto Park.

Please assemble for the Accessible March at 12:20pm at Canal Street (At the Chorlton Street intersection) the March should arrive there by 12:45.

The march is followed by Panel Events, Deedpoll & Workshops across LGBT Foundation, Manchester Art Gallery & The Proud Place (sign up via the link in our bio or head to our website for more details!)

Accessibility information coming tomorrow!

24/07/2024

Trans Pride 2024: Comedy Night Lineup 🎤🏳️‍⚧️

Jen Ives (she/her) has already built an impressive reputation in the UK. Having written for various TV series, she recently appeared on Joe Lycett's Big Pride Party, Don't Hug Me I'm Scared, and Comedy Central.

Eden MW (they/them) ***rbuccaneer is a magician and comedian described by the BBC as "hilariously unbroadcastable." With a decade of experience, Eden combines their q***rness and neurodivergence with magic and nonsensical storytelling.

Roo (they/them) specialises in mining every embarrassing or traumatic event in their life for laughs. Their style is described as "dark subjects in a terrifyingly upbeat yet wonderfully charming manner."

Ben Hodge (he/him) is a comedian, presenter, and storyteller once described as "relatable... yet infinitely self-aware." He runs the monthly comedy night at Q***r Lit / Social Refuge.

Reece McCullagh (they/them) is a non-binary stand-up comedian from Middlesbrough, now based in Leeds; and also half of 'The Non-Binary Boys.'

📆 Sat 3rd August
⏰ 7:00 - 10:00PM
📍Q***r Lit & Social Refuge | Lower Ground Floor
🎟️ £5 | TICKETED EVENT | You need to sign up via Eventbrite

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23/07/2024

Hey folks we're really sorry for the delay in releasing key information.

Despite having 5 months' notice, at the exceptionally last minute, the big powers of Manchester have objected to our march route. We're working really hard and as quickly as we can to reach a solution but are still waiting on our final go-ahead from local authorities.

What we can confirm:
- ALL inside events remain unchanged and unaffected.
- We will NOT be starting or ending at St Peter's Square
- There will STILL BE a shorter accessible route
- The day will STILL begin from 11:30AM

We cannot apologise enough for the delay! We recognise how frustrating this is for attendees and as neurodivergent people we're feeling it ourselves. We have given a deadline by EOD Friday at which point we'll release our route regardless.

🌈 🏳️‍⚧️
***rmanchester

22/07/2024

Need some chant inspiration? We've put together a list of our age old favourites.

Comment below any of the best ones we've missed!

🌈 🏳️‍⚧️
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21/07/2024

🏳️‍⚧️Last chance to grab your merch before Trans Pride 2024! 🏳️‍⚧️
Store closes Friday 26th at 11:59pm.

Don’t worry, they’ll also be available on the day from all venues

🎨 Designs by Marblehead Studios

20/07/2024

What do we want? TRANS RIGHTS 🏳️‍⚧️
When do we want them? NOW 🏳️‍⚧️

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***rmanchester